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Historic Quebec Cycling Tour
Quebec
Canada
It’s Like Visiting Europe Without Leaving North America!
Renowned French cuisine at sidewalk cafes, dramatic cliff top vistas of the Saint Lawrence River, evening strolls along the romantic Dufferin Terrace are a few of Quebec City’s highlights. This cradle of French civilization brings Old World flavor in warm historic surroundings.
This tour, in its twenty-sixth season, introduces the finest of Quebec. Cycle through charming countryside and visit major historical landmarks around Quebec City. A tour of Ile d’Orleans takes you past homes of 18th century traditional architecture and roadside stands that abound with maple products, fruit, fresh homemade bread, and unique woven crafts. The tour starts on the Ile d’Orleans and continues along the Saint Lawrence southern shoreline, finally returning for a luxurious two night stay in Quebec City.
The lodging and dining for our Quebec tour is simply exquisite. The Auberge La Goeliche, a peaceful country inn located on the shores of the St. Lawrence River will be our home for two nights. In Montmagny, we will lodge at the Manoir des Erables (4-star) a magnificent country manor more than 150 years old, which has been transformed into a sumptuous hotel. We spend our last two nights in the heart of Old Quebec City at the renowned (5-star) Chateau Frontenac, a Norman-styled structure with green copper roofs that has dominated the area since the late 1800’s. (If you’re in Quebec, there’s no place else to consider!) Two of the hotels boast massage facilities.
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Quebec City airport
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Quebec City
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Rates and Dates for 2010
Rates include:
Accommodations, all breakfasts and 5 dinners. Complimentary Trek bicycle, fully equipped for touring
| A | 2010 | 7 day trip | 7d / 6n | $2729 |
Transfer Option:
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2010
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Transfer from Quebec City hotel included
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Day 1. Arrive at Auberge La Goeliche, on Ile d’Orleans. 4:00 p.m.–bike-fitting session before a cocktail reception and dinner at the inn.
Day 2. Cycle the Ile d’Orleans. Ride through villages with superb traditional architecture. Fruit and vegetable stands abound. Traditional local handmade goods featured. Finish your day off with a hand-dipped ice cream from the Chocolaterie in St. Petronille. (35 or 47 miles)
Day 3. Ferry ride from Quebec City along the south shore of the St. Lawrence River to explore the fertile valleys of the Chaudiere-Appalaches. Visit Moulin de Beaumont, located in a magnificent setting. This mansard-roofed mill, built in 1812 for the surrounding “seigneury,” is a modern-day tribute to the milling industry. (35 or 47 miles)
Day 4. Today’s shorter loop winds through L’Islet, Cap-St-Ignace, and back to Montmagny. Or take the longer option through St-Jean-Port-Joli, a unique town, considered a woodcarving “mecca.” Wine tasting at La Pomme St. Laurent, known for its apple ice wine. (35 or 52 miles)
Day 5. Cycle quiet country roads from Montmagny into the Chaudiere-Appalaches region. Our lunch destination is Le Ricaneux, where we will enjoy a tour of this unique winery, which uses a variety of wild berries to produce wine, liqueurs and jam. After lunch return to Quebec City. (28 or 48 miles)
Day 6. Guided walking tour of historic Quebec City. Your private guide will highlight history, culture, and important landmarks. Cycle to Montmorency Falls or visit museums and shops. (2-hour walk + 16 mile ride)
Day 7. Departure via air or rail from Quebec City.
Cycling Level - Easy to Moderate
Terrain - Riverside riding with some gently rolling hills on most days. The Chateau Frontenac
Meeting:
Quebec City airport
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Quebec City
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Passport and Visa Requirements:
Passport valid for at least one day beyond the intended departure date from Canada required by all nationals referred to in the chart except the following: (a) 1. Canadian citizens holding a Canadian . more
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Easy to Moderate - Riverside riding with some gently rolling hills on most days. The Chateau Frontenac
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Passports
Passport valid for at least one day beyond the intended departure date from Canada required by all nationals referred to in the chart except the following:
(a) 1. Canadian citizens holding a Canadian Certificate of Identity, Canadian birth certificate or a certificate of Canadian citizenship;
(b) permanent residents of Canada with proof of status, ie Permanent Resident Card, Record of Landing, Returning Resident Permit or a Refugee Travel Document issued by the government of Canada to refugees who have been resettled in Canada;
(c) 2. citizens of the USA holding proof of citizenship (eg US birth certificate or US naturalisation papers).
Note: As of 23 January 2007 all persons, including US citizens, travelling by air between the USA and Canada, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda are required to present a valid passport or other approved document when entering or re-entering the USA. Similar requirements for those travelling by land or sea will be introduced as early as 1 January 2008. For further details about the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, visit the website of the US Department of State: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html.
(d) persons entering from St Pierre & Miquelon or the USA who are legal permanent residents of the USA and hold a US alien registration card (Green Card);
(e) 3. citizens of France who are residents of and entering from St Pierre & Miquelon.
Note: (a) Children under 18 years must have information with them on the people responsible for their welfare, if travelling alone; this includes a letter of permission to travel from guardian(s), and also a letter from the custodian in Canada. (b) Depending on circumstance and nationality, certain applicants may need to undergo a medical examination in order to receive their visas; this must be carried out by a physician on Canada's list of Designated Medical Practitioners.
Passport Note
Visitors to Canada must satisfy an examining officer at the Port of Entry that they are genuine visitors, in good health, with no criminal convictions, and have sufficient funds to maintain themselves during their stay in Canada and to return to their country of origin, as well as evidence of confirmed onward reservations out of Canada. Persons under 18 years of age who are unaccompanied by an adult should bring with them a letter from a parent or guardian giving them permission to travel to Canada.
Identity/travel documents issued to non-national residents of the country of issue, refugees or stateless persons are recognised for travel to Canada.
Visas
Not required by all nationals referred to in chart above (visitor or transit) for stays of up to six months except the following:
(a) 4. holders of passports endorsed ‘British Subjects’ and ‘British Protected Persons’;
(b) 5. nationals of Bulgaria and Romania;
(c) those visiting Canada who, during that visit, also visit the USA or St Pierre & Miquelon (a French Overseas Territory) and return directly to Canada as visitors within the period authorised on their initial entry (or any extension thereto).
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the high commission to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).
Visa Note
The Government of Canada refuses admission to: (a) holders of passports issued by the UK Government entitled 'British Temporary Resident's Passport'.
(a) A single-entry visa is still valid if used to visit the USA. (b) Persons wishing to attend a course of six months duration or less, at any level, do not require a study permit. However, if there is the possibility that you will extend your period of study in Canada, or if you are a full time student and wish to work on campus, you may apply for a study permit.
Types of Visa and Cost
Visitor: C$75 (single-entry); C$150 (multiple-entry). Family: C$400 (for families of six or more persons). Transit: free. Transit visas are necessary for all nationals who require a visitor visa. Although transit visas are not required by British citizens, they may be required by foreign nationals with British passports; check with the embassy or high commission for details. For further information on payment methods, contact the high commission. Prices are subject to frequent change.
Validity
Up to six months depending on circumstances of individual applicant. The determination regarding length of stay in Canada can only be decided by the examining officer at the port of entry, but visas cannot exceed the validity of the passport and cannot be longer than five years. If no actual departure date is indicated within the visitor’s passport, then the visitor will be required to depart within three months from the date of entry. Visitors must effect their departure from Canada on or before the date authorised by the examining officer on arrival. If an extension of stay is desired, an application must be made in writing to the nearest Canada Immigration Centre at least three weeks before the expiry of the visitor visa. Multiple-entry visas cannot be valid longer than passport. Transit visas are only allocated if a national's flight/onward journey is continuing within 24 hours. Single-entry visas can be used multiple times by nationals of St Pierre & Miquelon and the USA.
Applications to:
Consulate (or consular section at embassy or high commission)
Working Days Required
10 days are required from receiving applications, but applications should be made at least one month prior to the intended date of departure. Certain nationals are subject to longer processing times. For urgent applications it is advised to apply in person. Same-day processing is available for applications made in person and 24-hour processing for those using the drop-in service.
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Yes |
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| British |
No/4 |
| Australian |
No |
| Canadian |
N/A |
| USA |
No |
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| Return Ticket Required? |
| British |
Yes |
| Australian |
Yes |
| Canadian |
N/A |
| USA |
No |
| Other EU |
Yes |
This information is not being updated on a regular basis. Hidden Trails does not
take any responsibility for the accuracy of the above information. Please, consult
the embassy or consulate for updated info.
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Historic Quebec Cycling Tour
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